Owner Comments:
1990-P $5 Gold Eagle - Mintage: 99,349
From NGC Coin Explorer:
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First struck in 1986, Gold Eagles are one of the world's most popular ways to buy gold. The coins are available in 1/10oz, 1/4oz, 1/2oz, and 1oz sizes, with face values of $5, $10, $25, and $50, respectively.
In 1990, the mintage of $5 Proof gold eagles rebounded a bit to near 100,000 pieces sold. Quality was improved this year as some [53%] have earned the grade of PF70UC at NGC.
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I purchased this coin directly from the mint in 1990, and finally decided to have it graded. The grade was not too surprising considering that 53% of the coins submitted attain the coveted PF70UC. This coin was the one bright light in an otherwise lackluster submission to NGC.
Date acquired: 1990 (Directly from the U.S. Mint)
Date graded: 6/4/2021 (self submitted to NGC)
Rev. 6/4/2021